Bill
SB 25-220
Creates a state grant program to cover exam fees (AP/IB/CLEP/dual enrollment) for eligible K-12 students, expanding access to college credit and reducing upfront costs.
Status: Governor Signed (2025-04-28)
Introduced: 2025-03-31 (Senate)
Primary sponsors: Rick Taggart; Barbara Kirkmeyer; Jeff Bridges; cosponsors: S. Bird; J. Amabile; Emily Sirota
The bill’s title and legislative action indicate it establishes an "Accelerated College Opportunity Exam Fee Grant Program." The intent, as implied, is to reduce cost barriers to college-credit or college-readiness exams for K–12 students (for example Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, dual/concurrent enrollment, CLEP, or similar exams), by providing grants that cover or offset exam fees. The stated aim is to expand equitable access to accelerated-learning opportunities and college credit prior to postsecondary enrollment.
Because the text of SB 25-220 was not included, the following items reflect the typical components of such programs and are likely (but not guaranteed) elements of the bill:
- Creation of a state-administered grant program to pay exam fees for eligible students taking qualifying college-credit/college-readiness exams.
- Eligibility criteria for students (e.g., income-based qualification, grade level, enrollment in public schools or charter schools).
- Definition of qualifying exams (AP, IB, CLEP, concurrent enrollment exam fees, etc.).
- Application and disbursement process (school districts or exam vendors submit claims; students apply through schools or district offices).
- Administrative responsibilities assigned to a state education agency (e.g., Department of Education) including rulemaking and reporting.
- Appropriation or funding authorization to support grant payments (amount and fiscal details would be in the bill text).
The Governor’s signature enacts the bill; the responsible state agency will implement program rules and disbursement procedures. For details (eligibility, funding levels, exact exam lists, reporting requirements), consult the enrolled bill text and administrative rulemaking notices issued by the state Department of Education.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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